Last Quarter 19th Century Scottish Recumbent Lion Figure
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Last quarter 19th century Bo'ness ceramic figure recumbent lion, Scotland. Glass eyes and a great face! Restoration to underside. 11.75" w., 5.75" d., 9.63" h. We are a family busin...
Ceramic
$220Sale Price|20% Off
Blue Foo Lion Dog Decorative Object, circa 1960s
Located in New York, NY
A single Lion Foo dog ceramic decorative object, circa mid-20th century, 1960s, China. This Lion Foo Dog is a beautiful turquoise blue. A great statement piece/decorative object for ...
Ceramic
$2,550 / set
Vintage Asian “Sang De Bouf” Foo Lions - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This striking pair of vintage ceramic Foo Lions (Guardian Lions) is a definitive statement of Hollywood Regency glamour and Chinoiserie sophistication. Finished in a luscious, high-g...
Ceramic
Quality pair of large antique Victorian Staffordshire lions
Located in Ipswich, GB
Quality pair of large antique Victorian Staffordshire lions having the original glass eyes, tan coloured coats resting on a green and brown coloured base, unusual large size.
Ceramic
Large Majolica Mountain Lion Clement Massier, circa 1890
By Clement Massier
Located in Austin, TX
Large Majolica mountain Lion or cougar signed Clement Massier, circa 1890. Provenance / Family of Clement Massier.
Ceramic, Faience
Mottahedeh White Glazed Majolica Recumbent Lion Figure after Kaendler
By Johann Joachim Kaendler, Mottahedeh
Located in Cincinnati, OH
This large majolica lion figurine was made by Porcelain de Cuernavaca for the Mottahedeh company, known for their ceramic antique reproductions and historic designs. The design was o...
Ceramic
Impressive big cat lion, ceramics, Jugendstil 1900s, attr. Goldscheider Austria
Located in Wien, AT
Measurements approx.: height 8,66 in - 22 cm, width 14,76 in - 37,5 cm, depth 5,91 in - 15 cm The ceramic sculpture is in good condition and will be a striking addition to your dres...
Ceramic
Pair Of Antique Italian Faience Lions With Armorial Shields
Located in Bradenton, FL
Pair of early 20th century Italian faience lions with armorial shields. Hand-painted yellow and brown lions, blue, red, and white shields and green base.
Ceramic
VALENTIN SHABAEFF 1891 - 1978 *Prototype* Samson slaying the Lion.
By Valentin Shabaeff
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
VALENTIN SHABAEFF 1891 - 1978 Samson slaying the lion. Signed and titled verso. A PROTOTYPE for an Art Deco ceramic panel.
Ceramic, Wood
Pair of Continental Lion and Lioness, Italian, circa 1770
Located in New York, NY
Pair of continental lion and lioness, Italian, circa 1770.
Ceramic
Large Antique Victorian Staffordshire Hand Painted Figurine 'The Lion Slayer'
By Royal Staffordshire Ceramics 1
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This large antique ceramic figurine was made by Staffordshire of England in circa 1890 in the period Victorian style. The figure is done in the typical cream glaze Staffordshire is k...
Ceramic
Pair of Turquoise Glazed Chinese Guardian Lions (Fu Dogs), Late 20th Century
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking pair of Chinese guardian lions, also known as Fu Dogs, rendered in a vibrant turquoise glaze with a softly mottled surface. Each figure is modeled in the traditional manne...
Ceramic, Porcelain
Pair of Large Chinese Famille Rose Glazed Guardian Foo Dogs / Temple Lions
Located in San Diego, CA
A vibrant and commanding pair of Chinese guardian lions, commonly referred to as Foo Dogs, rendered in richly enameled famille rose-style glazing with an unusually bold palette of sa...
Ceramic
Vintage Pair of Chinese Guardian Lions, Foo Dogs or Shishi
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage Pair of Chinese Guardian Lions, Foo Dogs or Shishi are symbolic, protective figures that have been a prominent part of Chinese art and culture for centuries. These mythical c...
Ceramic
$2,960Sale Price / set|35% Off
Three Lions From The Afrika Series Designed By Lisa Larson For Gustavsberg
Located in Doraville, GA
Three lions in varying sizes designed by noted designer and ceramicist Lisa Larson. The lions are from the Afrika series, designed in 1964. The set consists of a mini, large and giga...
Ceramic
Antique Signed American Folk Art Sewer Tile or Redware Pottery Lion Figurine
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique signed Folk Art lion figurine. In the form of a recumbent lion. Signed to the underside. The signature appears to read: 'J Silverthorn' Made out of a reddish...
Ceramic, Pottery
Bruno Gambone Rare Mid-Century Animali Fantastici Art Pottery Model of a Lion
By Bruno Gambone
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A rare and unusual abstract Italian mid-century art pottery model of a lion from the Animali Fantastici range by renowned and influential artist Bruno Gambone (Italian, 1936-2021) an...
Ceramic
Pair of 19th Century French Majolica/Fiance Models of Lions Perched on Stands
Located in New York, NY
A Pair of 19th century French Majolica/Fiance Models of Lions Perched on stands. Each is wonderfully hand painted in vibrant purple and blue colorways. The bases are green and each i...
Ceramic
Pair Chinese Ming Dynasty Glazed Buddhist Lions and Attendants, 17th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A fantastic pair of large Chinese tileworks sancai glazed Buddhistic lions and attendants, late Ming Dynasty, first half of the 17th century, Shanxi, China. Presented on custom 20th ...
Ceramic, Wood
"Samson and the Lion, " Large, Rare Art Deco Sculptural Panel with Tile Mosaic
By Valentin Shabaeff
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A tour de force example of Art Deco wall sculpture, this depiction of Samson slaying the lion was made by Valentin Shabaeff, a Russian-Canadian artist who settled in Montreal.
Ceramic
Foo Lion Dog Sculpture Decorative Object, circa 1930s
Located in New York, NY
A single ceramic lion foo dog decorative object, circa early-20th century, 1930s, China. This Lion Foo Dog is green and yellow with dark brown accents and base. Piece and makes a gre...
Ceramic
Antique Large Green Lion Foo Dog, Glazed Chinese Ceramic, Early 20th
Located in Roma, IT
Marvelous antique foo lion dog sculpture in green glazed ceramic. This outstanding object was hand-made in the early 1900s.
Ceramic
Styling your home with vintage, new and antique sculptures means adding a touch that can meaningfully transform the space. By introducing a sculptural work as a decorative finish to any interior, you’re making a statement, whether you tend toward the dramatic or prefer to keep things casual with modest, understated art.
A single, one-of-a-kind three-dimensional figurative sculpture mounted on your dining room wall is a guaranteed conversation piece, while a trio of abstract works arranged on your living room bookshelves can add spontaneity to the collection of first-edition novels or artist monographs you’re displaying as well as draw attention to them. Figurative sculptures are representational works that portray a specific person, animal or object. And while decorating with busts, which are sculpted or cast figurative works, hasn’t exactly topped the list of design trends every year, busts are back. According to designer Timothy Corrigan, “They give humanity in a way that a more abstract sculpture can’t give.” Abstract sculptures, on the other hand, are not meant to show something specific. Instead, they invoke a mood or scene without directly stating what they are portraying.
Busts made of stone or metal may not seem like a good fit for your existing decor. Fortunately, there are many ways for a seemingly incongruous piece to fit in with the rest of your room’s theme. You can embrace a dramatic piece by making it the focal point of the room, or you can choose to incorporate several elements made out of the same material to create harmony in your space. If an antique or more dramatic piece doesn’t feel like you, why not opt for works comprising plastic, fiberglass or other more modern materials?
When incorporating sculpture into the design of your home — be it the playful work of auction hero and multimedia visionary KAWS, contemporary fiber art from Connecticut dealer browngrotta arts or still-life sculpture on a budget — consider proper lighting, which can bring out the distinctive aspects of your piece that deserve attention. And make sure you know how the size and form of the sculpture will affect your space in whole. If you choose a sculpture with dramatic design elements, such as sharp angles or bright colors, for example, try to better integrate this new addition by echoing those elements in the rest of your room’s design.
Get started on decorating with sculpture now — find figurative sculptures, animal sculptures and more on 1stDibs today.
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